Product Recalls

Saturday

Aug 17, 2013 at 9:47 PM

IKEA BedsDETAILS: IKEA'S KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds with a guard rail on one side are being recalled. The pine wood KRITTER beds have animal cut-outs, such as a dog and cat, on the headboard and a date stamp of 1114 to 1322 that represent the year and week of production (YYWW). The SNIGLAR natural beech wood beds have a white painted fiberboard insert on the headboard and footboard of the bed and a date stamp of 1114 to 1318. The date stamp appears on a label attached to either the headboard or the underside of the bed. Model numbers included in the recall are 600.904.70 for the KRITTER and 500.871.66 for the SNIGLAR, supplier number 15361 (KRITTER) and 19740 or 18157 (SNIGLAR) printed on the same label as the date stamp. They were sold at IKEA from July 2005 through May. WHY: The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break, posing a laceration hazard. FOR MORE: Call IKEA at 888-966-4532 or visit www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link on the top of the page for more information.

Off-Road Motorcycles DETAILS: Husqvarna closed course/competition off-road motorcycles have been recalled. The recall involves 2013 models including CR125, WR125, WR250, and WR300. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycle just below the tail end of the seat. Husqvarna is printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter D is a 2013 model. They were sold from October 2012 through June. WHY: The motorcycle's throttle cable can malfunction so the rider loses speed control, posing a crash hazard. FOR MORE: Call Husqvarna Motorcycles at 888-985-6090 or visit www.husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com and click on Support/Aftersales for more information.

Gas GrillsDETAILS: Two models of Char-Broil Gas Patio Bistro grills, including the model 240 full-size grill and the model 180 table-top grill, are being recalled. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The 240 full-size grills include model numbers 11601558, 11601558-A1, 12601558, and 12601558-A2. The table-top grills have model number 12601713.They were sold from September 2010 to June. WHY: The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard. FOR MORE: Call Char-Broil at 866-671-7988 or visit www.charbroil.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.

Light Bulbs DETAILS: Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs with the model number 9290001829 have been recalled. The bulbs are orange in color and have "MADE IN CHINA," "Fabrique in Chine" followed by a slanted "S," and the model number printed on the gray plastic band on the neck of the bulbs. The date codes, 2L for the Endura bulbs and 2K or 2L for the Ambient bulbs, are printed on the metal screw base. The bulbs give off a white light and are used indoors to replace incandescent bulbs. They were sold from October 2012 and May. WHY: A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard. FOR MORE: Call Philips Lighting Co. at 800-295-5147, visit www.recall.philips.com, choose United States/English and click on the Endura and Ambient LED bulb recall for more information, or email the firm at ledprincelamp@philips.com for more information.